My Surprise Mate

Dane moved Kyra’s bassinet from the living room into our bedroom.

As I got Kyra situated in our room, Dane went outside to talk to the guys and fill them in.

He wasn’t gone long and told me our house would be guarded from now until Devin is found.I had this gut feeling there was more going on than we realized.I couldn’t sleep at all, and Dane slept off and on.I lay there watching Kyra most of the night and every little noise I heard had me sitting up in bed.

Kyra woke up around five that morning and I decided to stay up for the day.

After getting us both dressed, I headed to the kitchen to make breakfast.

Kyra seemed to be her normal happy self just like any other morning, blissfully unaware of what was going on.

Unsure if all three guys had stayed outside all night or not, I opened the front door and stepped out to find Zayd standing near the steps, "Good morning," I told him.

He smiled at me as he walked up the steps, "Morning dear.You should still be asleep."

He pulled me in for a hug.

Zayd and Adria acted like parents I never had, and they always seemed to help ease my worries.

"I couldn’t sleep and, besides, Kyra woke up hungry this morning."

he smiled and nodded his head, "well she is a growing girl, and we tend to eat more than normal humans."

"l was going to offer some breakfast and coffee but wasn’t sure or Colby.

"I'll take some coffee," Zayd replied.

"Me too!" I turned to find Ash walking toward the porch.

Neither of them looked as tired as I felt this morning.I led them into the kitchen and started pouring them each a cup while they sat down at the table.

"Good morning little princess," Zayd cooed to Kyra.She smiled brightly at him as he picked her up.

"Did y’all stay outside the whole night?" I questioned them.

"Yes and no,"

Ash started, "Four people were guarding all night, but we did rotate out with three of our best warriors to be able to squeeze in a little sleep."

I nodded in understanding as I handed them their mugs.

"Don’t forget Adria was here periodically through the night too."

"I had no idea she was out here too."

I watched as Zayd and Ash exchanged a knowing look, "What you have never seen is pissed off Adria when her family is being threatened.She wasn’t necessarily coming out to help guard but more to make sure we were doing it the ‘right’ way."

Both guys began to laugh, "she had us stationed around the house so there wasn’t a single side left unprotected, and every 15 minutes we had to switch spots to keep us alert."

Zayd was shaking his head as he spoke.

Dane walked into the kitchen wearing only a pair of sweatpants that hung dangerously low on his hips.

"Did we wake you?" I asked as he wrapped his arms around me and rested his head on top of mine.

He was watching Zayd playing with Kyra.

"No, you didn’t wake me.It’s just time to get up."

The front door opened as Adria came rushing in, have no idea how much trouble you two were fixing to be in." she pointed her finger at Ash and Zayd.

"Holly invited us in for coffee,"

Zayd started telling her as he walked toward her with Kyra, "you know I would never leave this angel unprotected."

Adria sighed, "I know honey, I just...I won’t let them get to her."

Zayd handed Kyra to her, "None of us will,"

Ash finally spoke.

I looked at Dane when there was a light knock at the door, "It’s Genesis and Blaze,"

Ash said as he went to open the door.

"Good morning,"

Genesis greeted as she followed Blaze into the house.

Blaze went straight to Adria and began talking to Kyra.

After setting Kyra on her playmat, Adria came and sat down at the table with us, "Should we have our meeting now or later in the office?"

She cut straight to the point.

"We just need Colby here and we can do it now.No reason to wait." I answered.

"He’s on his way,"

Dane reached over, slipping his hand into mine.

took a seat at

about my ‘dream’ and received

time I was talking, making me feel as if

it?" I finally asked, looking back and forth between the two

some things that just

my

I stared at

friendly, and when he told us about the prophecy, he said he couldn’t remember

that Devin and Nyla were

their thoughts, "Apollo has never been one to tolerate disrespect from anyone.He’s a very strict ruler.His command alone can even bring an Alpha to his knees,

to hurt him," I repeated what Jarek had told

in all honesty, Apollo could have taken them both down without hurting them.His command may not work on Devin, just as

seemed odd, but other than what Dane pointed out, I couldn’t remember anything that would make me feel as though he had lied

think Apollo is a part

this time who had been

us realized.I know this isn’t something you want

Zayd told me gently.

a little at the thought of being betrayed by my

do you think you could

and Genesis, I need you to find out as much as you can about this prophecy.Ash and Colby, I need training kicked back up and regular sweeps up to two

heads, a resounding, "Yes Alpha" filled

the door as everyone slowly left, "When your dad calls,

next to me.I was now sitting

I understand," I replied, not really in the

you want to stay home today, or do you want to go over with

packhouse."

walking around by yourself, especially if

nodded at

when their next move would be? We walked together to the packhouse, stopping a few times to speak with a few people on our

to the office next door to his where Adria and

books in front of them that looked to be hundreds of years

"Any luck?"

as I sat Kyra down in her bounce seat.I’m pretty sure Kyra has toys, playpens,

their

Adria replied.

to be read often.I carefully flipped through the pages

is rare, but the Moon Goddess has appeared in dreams before.But it doesn’t really go into details or say anything

stated as she rose from her

Blaze and I will be back

to fuss just as Dane walked through the door, "Any luck?" he asked as

she was currently reading and stood stretching her limbs out, "Not yet dear.Where is Zayd

said he would meet us downstairs

above the door,

explain Kyra’s mood

miss

downstairs together, meeting up with everyone as we

in her

and is still happening, I couldn’t help but realize that even though Apollo has been friendly since meeting him, I don’t really know anything about

focused mainly on Kyra and

didn’t think it was odd until

ask about Devin, the prophecy, or how things were going there, Apollo would always quickly change the subject back

murmured lost

think we should talk privately

one of worry, but he didn’t push

I couldn't help but wonder if Apollo could be in on this with Devin? I mean, I know that Dane doesn’t really trust him, but could

couldn’t eat anymore, my stomach felt like it was twisted into a thousand knots.I didn’t want to believe that Apollo’s intentions had been anything

took the kids to her house so they could take a nap while the rest of

behind all of this," I

in surprise at

call is about me and Kyra, mainly Kyra though.Anytime I ask about Devin, or how things are going there, or the prophecy, he is quick to change the subject or gives me very vague answers in return.Then there is the whole "attack".. that really doesn’t make any sense now to be able to do this on his own, but Apollo is.What if Devin is nothing more than a

in silence once I finished spilling my

pacing the office

think Apollo is playing a part, but whether he is

shook my head as I thought about it, continuing my

the phone call

I looked at Zayd.

had said he was on the phone before lunch, and I

talk on the phone much, but he did say he was planning to come and speak with us.He

face a little, "Why not talk on the

me, "Vampires

sit down, "And your pacing is about

sigh, wishing none of

dismissing Ash and Colby, Dane looked at Zayd, "I spoke with

to continue, "I explained everything that was going on.He’s one of the very few people I fully trust to discuss this with.He asked about the bordering land.He wants to move his

as drastic as moving a whole pack, but then again, there aren't too many things he

he needed to move

does he want to do that?" I finally just

now he said he has good reason to do it.Dayton said his loyalty lies with his family and, as far as the Royal Pack goes, his loyalty is with you.He’s never been a huge fan of Apollo’s,"

hear his loyalty wasn’t

barely even knows me, but he has been willing to stand beside us without hesitation from

will have Adria

as he stood from his chair, "remind Ash and Colby that Dominick will be coming

us alone in the office, the silence once again